The best way to teach a cat tricks is by making use of his natural behavior. In the zoo you will often see a lion or tiger that will jump for his food. In the wild, these animals do such things naturally. They are a part of the cat’s normal behavior, so this makes it […]

Cats and kittens need lots of toys to play with or they will get bored, especially if you are away for any length of time. Your cat may do things when you are away that he would never think of doing while you’re at home, all because he is bored You don’t want to come […]

Whenever we humans decide to keep an animal as a pet, there are some ground rules that should be established. Remember that your territory is not your pet’s natural territory and that all animals still behave as animals no matter where they live. Trying to change your cat’s bad behaviour requires consistency and patience. If […]

Some people would have us believe that it is impossible to teach a cat anything, but if he can be taught to come for his dinner then he can be taught other things as well. It may require patience and constancy, but the end result will be worth it. Not many cats have been taught […]

Many people grow lovely houseplants that add to the ambience of their home. But what happens when kitty attacks and eats that houseplant you were so proud of? One day you have a healthy plant, next day the leaves are hanging in tatters and the only thing left to do is throw it in the […]

It is not the most usual thing to see a cat being walked on a leash. Traditionally, it is dogs that have leads and cats that roam free. However, these days, with so many small birds and animals on the verge of extinction, you may want to consider training your cat or kitten to walk […]

Many cat-lovers like to take their cat to shows in the hopes of winning that red or blue ribbon that says their kitty is the best. So what training do cats need to be successfully shown? One of the most important things your cat needs to know is how to relate to strangers. If your […]

How do you give your cat a bath? Some people would say, with great difficulty! But bathing kitty need not be all bad news. The best thing to do is start when kitty is young. Young kittens are easier to handle and train, so if he gets used to it when little, bathing him when […]

It’s important to train your cat to come when it is called for a variety of reasons. You may need to go out suddenly and you don’t wish to leave your cat outside where he may be in danger of other prowling cats or dogs chasing him. If you’ve trained your cat to come when […]

One important thing in training your cat is to stop him jumping up on the table or counter. You may think its no big deal to have kitty on the counter – in fact some people may think it rather cute. But stop and consider. Kitty doesn’t really know what he is going to land […]